Motorcyclist arraigned over alleged N100,000 theft in Ondo

<p>A 30-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Tayo Olabode, on Friday, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing N100,000.</p>, <p>The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a one-count charge bordering on stealing.</p>, <p>The Police Prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the defendant on July 19, around 11: 30 a.m. at First Bank in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Magisterial District, committed the offence.</p>, <p>Orogbemi said that the defendant used the First Bank ATM belonging to one Stella Akorede to withdraw N100,000 from her bank account without her consent.</p>, <p>He added that the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 390 (9), Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.</p>, <p>Meanwhile, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge brought against him.</p>, <p>The Chief Magistrate, Mr Cletus Ojuola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 and two sureties in like sum.</p>, <p>He added that the sureties who must reside within the court jurisdiction must also show and present evidence of two years of tax payment paid to the state government.</p>, <p>Ojuola adjourned the case until October 18 for further hearing. (NAN)</p>